“Junior professional” Course package
€ 1.199,00 excl. VAT
Build a solid foundation in markets & trading
Gain a broad understanding of commodity & energy markets, products, pricing, trading, risk management and trading operations.
Designed for new recruits and junior professionals working in the commodity & energy markets.
16 study hours | 16 CPD points | Online self-study | Examinations & certification | 24/7-365 access to the course package & examinations for 1 learner
Build your foundation in commodity & energy markets
Starting a career in commodity & energy markets means becoming familiar with a wide range of concepts, processes and terminology.
The “Junior professional” Course package provides a structured learning journey for new recruits and junior professionals who need to understand how commodity & energy wholesale markets work.
Participants build foundational knowledge of commodities, market structures, contracts, pricing, trading, risk management and trading operations. The Course package also introduces the commodity supply chain, freight, derivatives, market analysis and the implications of the energy transition.
From market fundamentals to the deal lifecycle
The Course package follows the commercial and operational flow of commodity & energy markets.
Participants learn how markets are structured, why market participants transact, how deals are concluded and processed, how prices are formed and how financial risks and exposures are managed.
The programme also introduces important operational processes such as clearing and financial accounting, helping learners understand how activities across business, control and support functions are connected.
Learn at your own pace
The “Junior professional” Course package represents approximately 16 study hours and provides 16 CPD points.
The Learning Platform is accessible 24/7. An individual licence currently provides one learner with one year of access.
Each individual course concludes with an exam. After successfully passing an exam, the corresponding digital certificate can be downloaded immediately. Multiple exam attempts are allowed.
For who?
The “Junior professional” Course package is designed for new recruits and junior professionals working in a business, control or support function at a:
- market participant;
- market operator;
- market facilitator.
It is particularly relevant for professionals who are relatively new to commodity & energy markets and want to build a solid foundation and understand how markets, trading and related processes work.
Learning objectives
The “Junior Professional” Course Package provides new recruits and junior professionals with the foundational knowledge required to understand commodity and energy markets. Designed for professionals starting their careers in trading, operations, risk management or supporting business functions, it develops an understanding of market structures, trading processes and the activities involved in commodity and energy trading.
Upon completion, Learners will be able to:
– Understand commodity and energy markets: Explain how wholesale markets operate, including market structures, commodity supply chains, market participants and trading mechanisms.
– Recognise trading contracts and instruments: Distinguish between retail and wholesale contracts, physical supply agreements, forwards, futures and other derivatives.
– Understand commodity pricing: Explain price formation, market analysis, commodity indices and price-indexation.
– Navigate trading activities: Understand the trading environment, deal lifecycle, trading organisations, trading desk operations, OTC transactions and exchange trading.
– Identify market risks and opportunities: Recognise price risks, financial exposures and the role of risk management in commodity and energy trading.
– Understand trading operations: Describe essential post-trade processes, including clearing, collateralisation, margining, settlement and accounting.
– Recognise the impact of market developments: Understand how the energy transition affects commodity and energy markets.
Together, these learning objectives provide a solid foundation for professional development, helping junior professionals build the knowledge and understanding needed to contribute effectively within commodity and energy market organisations.
Content
The “Junior Professional” Course Package provides a comprehensive introduction to commodity and energy markets, covering commodities, the commodity supply chain, market structures, market participants and freight operations.
Learners explore retail and wholesale contracts, forwards, futures and other derivatives, commodity pricing, market analysis and price-indexation. The programme also covers the trading environment, deal lifecycle, trading organisations, trading desk operations, bilateral and OTC trading, master agreements and exchange trading. Further topics include risk management, financial exposures, clearing and accounting.
Download the “Junior Professional” Course Package content guide] for a complete overview of all courses and learning objectives.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the “Junior professional” Course package designed for?
The Course package is designed for new recruits and junior professionals working in business, control or support functions within commodity & energy markets.
What will I learn?
You will build foundational knowledge of commodity and energy markets, market structures, contracts, pricing, trading, risk management and trading operations, including the commodity supply chain, freight or transport, and derivative contracts.
Is experience in commodity or energy markets required?
No, experience is not required. The Course package is designed to provide new recruits and junior professionals with a structured foundation in commodity & energy markets and trading.
Is this Course Package suitable for onboarding new employees?
Yes. The Course package provides new employees with a structured introduction to core concepts and basic processes used across commodity & energy markets, inluding related terminology, making it suitable as part of a professional onboarding programme.
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The ENTRIMA Learning Platform
The ENTRIMA Learning Platform is designed specifically for professionals in commodity and energy markets. It provides a structured, practical and flexible learning environment that you can access online, 24/7 and from anywhere in the world.
Courses combine different learning formats, including animation-style videos, interactive eLearning, case studies, glossaries and practical tools. This allows you to study at your own pace and revisit course materials whenever needed.
Each course includes an online exam. Upon passing, your digital certificate is immediately available, providing a clear record of your professional development.
Flexible learning | 24/7 access | Exams & certification
Upskilling professionals across the world’s key hubs
In the global commodity & energy markets, trading, risk management and trade operations run around the clock. The major hubs - Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Geneva, Riyadh and London - connect physical flows with financial markets, regulation and technology-driven operations.
ENTRIMA provides a 24/7 learning offering designed for professionals working in these fast-moving centres. With flexible, blended-learning journeys accessible anytime and anywhere, you stay aligned with the pace, complexity and continuous evolution of worldwide commodity markets.
